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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.75, 5,881.08 and 959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.75, 5,881.08 and 959.20 is: 1,438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.75 : 5,881.08 = 959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.75/5,881.08 = 959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.75x = 5,881.08 × 959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.75x = 5,641,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,102.53/3,920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.78

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